Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese: A Cozy, Indulgent Twist
A deliciously creamy mac and cheese featuring spinach, bacon, and pumpkin, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté spinach until wilted.
- Mix pumpkin puree, cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and cooked macaroni in a large bowl.
- Add crumbled bacon and sautéed spinach to the mixture and stir well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese